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Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream

A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.

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Jun 16, 2026 at 18:13 TechCrunch

Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream

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